help with army service record on find my past

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Member Since: December 2005 Posts: 452 Send Message	Angie	Report	5 Mar 2013 21:42
	could someone please help with reading an army service record on find my past the record is for a john mennell birth 1852 lofthouse wakefield regiment grenadier gaurds the bit i need help is on the 6th image about his character on being discharged thanks to anyone that can help angie
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 701 Send Message	Janet	Report	5 Mar 2013 22:06
	***** (something or other) in consequence of absence and drunkenness Bad ? possibly? I guess the first word is the one you cant read either ?! In consequence of him being found unfit for further service
	Researching: Campbell, Page ,Phippen, Alder, Rivett, Beinder, Mandy and Gainsbury,
Member Since: December 2005 Posts: 452 Send Message	Angie	Report	5 Mar 2013 22:12
	thanks janet at first i thought the first word said dad but i think its bad it was the consequence bit i couldnt read hes proving to be a hard nut to crack thanks for your help angie
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 701 Send Message	Janet	Report	5 Mar 2013 22:14
	He did seem to be absent a lot , courtmartialled and liked a few drinks by the sound of it !
	Researching: Campbell, Page ,Phippen, Alder, Rivett, Beinder, Mandy and Gainsbury,